3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Wings
Tender, sticky, and packed with sweet-smoky flavor these slow cooker honey BBQ wings prove you don’t need a fryer or a long ingredient list to make irresistible chicken wings at home.
This 3-ingredient slow cooker chicken wings recipe delivers fall-apart tenderness with a glossy honey barbecue glaze that tastes like it simmered all day because it did. Perfect for game day, parties, family dinners, or easy appetizers, these wings cook hands-off while your slow cooker does all the work.
Why You’ll Love These Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Wings:
Only 3 simple ingredients
No frying, no mess
Perfectly tender, juicy wings
Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe
Budget-friendly & crowd-pleasing
Easy to customize (spicy, smoky, or extra sweet)
If you’re searching for easy slow cooker chicken wings, honey BBQ wings in a crockpot, or simple game-day wing recipes, this one checks every box.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
3 pounds chicken wings, split and tips removed
1½ cups barbecue sauce (your favorite bottled variety)
½ cup honey
That’s it—no flour, no oil, no frying required.
Directions:
Prep the wings
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This helps the sauce cling better and prevents excess liquid in the slow cooker.
Make the honey BBQ sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce and honey until smooth and glossy.
Slow cook
Place the wings in the slow cooker and pour the honey BBQ sauce over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
Cook until tender
LOW: 3½–4 hours
HIGH: 2–2½ hours
Wings should be fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Optional (but highly recommended): Broil
Transfer wings to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with extra sauce, and broil for 3–5 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
Serve hot
Drizzle with extra sauce and enjoy!
Serving Ideas:
These sweet and smoky slow cooker wings pair perfectly with:
Celery & carrot sticks with ranch or blue cheese
Creamy coleslaw or vinegar-based cucumber salad
Cornbread, baked beans, or roasted potato wedges
A fresh green salad to balance the sweetness
Variations & Pro Tips:
Spicy Honey BBQ Wings: Add hot sauce or cayenne
Extra Smoky: Use hickory BBQ sauce or a few drops of liquid smoke
Less Sweet: Reduce honey or use a tangy BBQ sauce
Crispier Finish: Broil or air-dry wings before cooking
Drumettes Only: Works perfectly just reduce cook time slightly
